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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 535.12 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 535.12 and 320.88 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 535.12 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/535.12 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 535.12 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 171,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,709.31/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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